Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 47385 in Spiceland, IN. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
Spiceland has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 10, 1986.
Spiceland has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2010.
Spiceland has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Spiceland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spiceland was EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1986, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 26, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47385 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spiceland, IN, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Yes, Spiceland (ZIP 47385) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2010.
Spiceland has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 10, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47385 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 10, 1986. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Spiceland, IN area (ZIP 47385). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →